🎙️ Exciting new QMS episode alert! Join us to discuss boosting retail sales of Specially Selected Pork with Wayne Godfrey from Browns Food Group . Get insights on beef & lamb markets from QMS’s Market Intelligence Manager. Plus, hear from the QMS Chair.
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Thanks to Kate Rowell, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Chair, for this great pic with the #AreEweOkay ? message amidst the lambing action on the farm she runs with husband Ed near Peebles.
Good luck to Kate and family with the rest of the lambing and thanks for supporting the…

If you would like to learn about the latest research surrounding the red meat debate, our recent article written by QMS board member and dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton explores the nutritional value of red meat - ow.ly/wubG50RckKX

🥩 One day something is healthy to eat, the next it's not. One of the foods most affected by this is red meat, but the tide seems to be turning. Read about the nutritional benefits of red meat from QMS board member & dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton. ⬇️
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Recorded grass growth is improving, but will vary depending on local conditions. Growth monitoring across individual platforms is recommended. AHDB HCC QMS

With the weather grim and many farming families battling with spring work in difficult conditions, it is too easy to neglect physical and mental well-being. Many thanks to our Health Hut nurse Irene Scott for sharing some tips to help inspire farmers to remember to look after…

The wet weather has created lower growth rates than expected this week, predicted warmer weather should hopefully bring with it a more promising outlook! AHDB HCC QMS

Check out our latest market commentary from Iain Macdonald, QMS Market Intelligence Manager, discussing the early signs of a seasonal uplift in the pig market:

📰 Read more: qmscotland.co.uk/news/pig-marke…

Welcome to the first bulletin of 2024!
It's certainly been a challenging start to the year with saturated ground conditions making grazing conditions much more difficult to manage. Take opportunities to for on-off grazing where possible. AHDB HCC QMS

Read the latest installment of our Meat & 2.0 campaign, highlighting the crucial role of red meat in children's diets. Plus, get exclusive tips for cooking Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork for the whole family this Easter break! 🥩📰

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Congratulations to Sarah Millar, CEO of QMS, for being named a finalist for the Trade Organisation Woman of the Year award at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2024 🌟 Congratulations to all the other fantastic individuals shortlisted. Find out more: nationalwomeninagriculture.co.uk

Today, we're honouring the remarkable women who drive progress in QMS and the Scottish red meat industry. Your outstanding contributions shape our industry and inspire us all. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! #InternationalWomensDay

Being a butchery apprentice takes skill.
How did the CEO of QMS Sarah Millar get on?
#ScotAppWeek24 #ApprenticeForADay Skills Development Scotland Sarah Millar (Allison)

Free online SCOPS forecast will help producers deal with huge variation in disease risk this spring🐑
The Nematodirus Forecast will be really important to help prevent individual flocks being caught out⤵️
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Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will benefit from a record-breaking £22.9 million in new export business opportunities as a result of attending last October’s Anuga trade show.
Read here - ow.ly/KcQH50QJNzB

Want to know how to fill out a woodland creation application form for a smaller scale project?

Join #farmer Andrew Adamson from Netherurd Farm to find out how he did it in this free Integrating Trees Network event. Tues 27th Feb 7-8:15pm.

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An update on the wider availability of Scottish and Border livestock market pricing in partnership with QMS and ScotEID. Scottish and Border auction market prices will also remain open access and free of charge through the QMS website: qmscotland.co.uk/markets-prices…

QMS is heading to Dubai to showcase Scotch Lamb at Gulfood, the world’s largest food and beverage sourcing event, taking place in Dubai from 19th and 24th February 2024.🌟
Read more here: qmscotland.co.uk/news/qms-heads…

Thinking about #agroforestry ?

The Integrating Trees Network is hosting an online event with agroforestry experts Stephen Briggs and Roger Howison about the basics of agroforestry systems. #event #farming #forestry

🌳All welcome!🌳

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🏆👏 Congratulations Team Scotland! 🏆👏

Perth-based father and son butchery team Richard and Ben Megahy – have triumphed at the Four Nations Butchers Tournament in Ireland. 🌟

Read more here - qmscotland.co.uk/news/champions…